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Old Hickory Bourbon is releasing a pair of long-aged whiskeys you won’t want to miss

This historic brand is launching two new expressions

By Christopher Osburn Published December 15, 2025

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Fans of long-aged bourbon will be excited for the news from Old Hickory Bourbon. That’s because the historic brand, founded in 1868, isn’t launching one expression but two. And both spent more than a decade aging to perfection.

Hermitage Reserve 12-year-old Rye and 15-year-old Barrel Proof Whiskey

Recently, the brand announced the release of Hermitage Reserve 12-year-old Rye and 15-year-old Barrel Proof Whiskey. According to the brand, the 12-year-old expression has a palate featuring notes of caramel, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and mint. Sipping the 15-year-old expression reveals hints of butterscotch, cake batter, marshmallow, brown sugar, butter, and waffle cone.

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These new expressions are joining a portfolio that already contains Old Hickory White Label Straight Bourbon, Old Hickory Blended Whiskey, and the limited-edition Hermitage Reserve 10-year-old Barrel Proof Whiskey.

“We know our fans want something with history and true depth,” Trisha Cancilla, vice president of marketing and brand strategy at Lipman Brothers and R.S. Lipman Company, says.

“Our new 12 and 15-year-old releases bring the best of Old Hickory’s tradition straight to your glass. We take great pride in the time and skill poured into every barrel. Each release reflects our belief that great bourbon is earned, not rushed.”

“For us, whiskey is more than a drink; it’s a legacy,” added Cancilla. “These new releases are our answer to the call for quality and story, shared across the table and over the years.”

Where can I buy them?

Price and purchasing options haven’t yet been made available for these two new releases. For more information, visit www.oldhickorybourbon.com.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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